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Often heard is the saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” and yet this is precisely what a writer does in dressing their characters.  When I write, this is one of the most fun things I…

Today I opened Circumstances of Childhood randomly to page 159. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and the word closest to my finger is "meetings." This is our prompt today. Meetings by John W. Howell © 2026 "Why do we always have to have meetings?" "Beats me. Maybe it's so the boss has something to do." "That is pretty funny."

This post was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and published on April 21, 2014. I’m not in need of this service, but this list could be useful to someone. If not, then hopefully the…

Today’s good news story comes from the Good News Network Highly Fatal Virus May Finally Be Treatable with First Vaccine–Clinical Trials Starting By Andy Corbley – Feb 12, 2026 In Januar…

Twiggy celebrated her Eighth birthday on Tuesday. Here she is with her present. Looks like she might have been expecting a treat instead but it was a good day. Let’s join Twiggy and Tempeste …

Gizmos and Gadgets — CFFC

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This post was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and published on April 21, 2014. I'm not in need of this service, but this list could be useful to someone. If not, then hopefully there is a laugh or two here. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Signing Up With an Online Dating Service 10. When signing up for an online dating service, do not use your old high school senior photo in your profile.

Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope that wherever you live your weather has settled down. It is cold again here but dry and it is such a delight …

By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by La Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the co…

By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by La Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the co…

Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope that wherever you live your weather has settled down. It is cold again here but dry and it is such a delight …

By the miracle of time travel, we are going to visit the Valentine brown bag concert sponsored by the Lakeway Arts Committee. We are catered by Le Barbecue of Austin. Our entertainment after the concert will be Menu La Frito Loco - Pulled pork, chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, black beans, Fritos, cheese, and jalapenos. Chi-Town Pinata - Chicago-style hot dog with la barbecue traditional hotgut topped with dill relish, sport peppers, pickle spears, onion, and yellow mustard…

Staggering to the machine with the hope of relief that a hot cup of aromatic, steaming elixir will bring to quell the flashing neon sign behind my eyes that says in bright red, “Low Caffeine …

Background The siege of Ladysmith, a town in British-controlled Natal, was a lengthy engagement between the British and the Boers during the Great South African War (Second Anglo-Boer War). When th…

Delighted to share the news of the upcoming release by Jill Arlene Culiner…Words for Patty Jo: First Love is the one we never forget, along with my advance review. The book is on pre-order fo…

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Staggering to the machine with the hope of relief that a hot cup of aromatic, steaming elixir will bring to quell the flashing neon sign behind my eyes that says in bright red, "Low Caffeine warning." Red is also the color of Valentine's Day, and that wish of love is certainly part of this post as soon as the coffee is ready.